Author: David Great

Some aspirants for the position of Senate President for the 10th National Assembly, including senators Orji Uzor-Kalu, Abdulaziz Yari, and Sani Musa, are meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership, the National Working Committee (NWC), at the ruling party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The aspirants led by Uzor-Kalu urged the APC leadership to reconsider the Senate President’s micro-zoning. He warned that, while he has never violated the party, the leadership should brace themselves for a surprise on election day, because the disgruntled hopefuls will openly defy the party. It is my turn to be Senate President – Uzor-Kalu He…

Napoli have increased their asking price for Victor Osimhen to 160m euros (£139m) in anticipation of a bidding war for the 24-year-old Nigeria striker. (Il Matino – in Italian) Tottenham and France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 36, has an offer to play in Saudi Arabia next season and triple his current salary at Spurs. (Times – subscription required) Arsenal are set to announce an extension to 21-year-old England forward Bukayo Saka’s contract, which will run until 2028. (Fabrizio Romano) Newcastle have revived their interest in Leicester’s 26-year-old England midfielder James Maddison. (Telegraph – subscription required) Liverpool are interested in signing Real Madrid and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 23, even if it initially means…

Describes pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group leader “a light unto our paths” Nigeria’s president-elect Bola Tinubu has lauded Nigerian nationalist and leader of pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as he turn 97, stressing his commitment to the ideals of good governance in Nigeria and unwavering dedication to progressive politics. Tinubu recalled the various roles Pa Fasoranti played in progressive politics in Nigeria and the South-west in particular from his student days at the University College, Ibadan where he was an active member of Action Group and one of the trusted allies of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Premier of the Western…

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has described the zoning of the 10th National Assembly by Nigeria’s president-elect, Bola Tinubu, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) as a skewed arrangement. Akeredolu described the zoning as a “dangerous foundation of distrust, needless suspicion” for the incoming administration led by Tinubu. Akeredolu who doubles as the chairman, Southwest Governors’ Forum called for the zoning formula to be ditched for a new one that will consider the contribution of APC governors and other stakeholders. “It is with great concern, and indeed, with a huge burden that I read in…

President Muhammadu Buhari of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to back Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party after the Supreme Court affirmed his election as the rightful governor of Osun State. Adegboyega Oyetola of APC had challenged the election of Adeleke and his suit to invalidate the election received a positive outcome at the Election Tribunal but he lost at the Appeal Court and Supreme Court. Reacting to the apex court verdict, Buhari said, “With the final decision by the Supreme Court on the July 16, 2022 governorship election in Osun State, all hands…

Aviation structural mechanic 3rd Class, Ugochukwu Nene from Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria conducted routine maintenance on aircraft in the United States, Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) revealed. A picture of Nene provided by NAVCO showed the Nigerian mechanic working on an aircraft aboard USS Gerald R. Ford. Attached to the “Golden Warriors” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, Ugochukwu Nene performed routine maintenance on a F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) on May 5, 2023. Navy warns pirates to stay clear of Nigerian waters Gerald R. Ford…

Manchester United have held talks with Benfica over a deal worth up to £100m, including add-ons, for Portugal striker Goncalo Ramos, 21. (Mirror) Chelsea hope the potential appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as manager could help persuade France midfielder N’Golo Kante, 32, to sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge. (Telegraph – subscription required) Manchester United are ready to rival Arsenal and Chelsea for the signature of Declan Rice after being impressed with the 24-year-old England midfielder’s performance for West Ham against the Red Devils on Sunday. (Sun) Bayer Leverkusen are interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, 30, with the Switzerland international having received interest from the German club last season. (Mirror) West Ham are interested in Coventry City’s…

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne powered home a screamer from distance in 67th minute to earn them a 1-1 draw at Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday. City dominated the match in the early stages but it was Real Madrid who took the lead as Vinicius Jr netted a brilliant curling strike from the edge of the area that flew into the top-right corner with Real Madrid’s first shot on target in the 36th minute. Real Madrid got back on top in the second half and took control, but it was City who scored…

Lionel Messi has not “signed or agreed” a deal to play in Saudi Arabia next season, the Argentine’s father said after reports on Tuesday linked the Paris St Germain forward with a move to the Middle East. Messi’s future at PSG has been the subject of much speculation in recent days after the Ligue 1 side suspended him for making a trip to Saudi Arabia and missing a training session as a result. On Tuesday, French media reported that Messi’s move to Saudi Arabia was a “done deal”, adding that the 35-year-old was in the process of finalising details before…

A prosecution witness in Eze Harrison Arinze’s trial has told Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja how Arinze received $382,000 (Three Hundred and Eighty-Two Thousand United States Dollars) in bitcoins from his victims before his account was blocked by his Virtual Asset Service Provider, VASP. The witness, Ogunjobi Olalekan, an EFCC official, testified in court that Arinze’s victims were duped into withdrawing their monies and depositing it into Arinze’s bitcoin accounts, believing they were conducting legitimate business. He was arraigned before Justice Omotosho on March 22, 2023, on five counts of acquiring by deception and…